Eric Chelle has confirmed that Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will not be available for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal.
According to Chelle, Osimhen is currently focused on resolving his club future as he works on securing a transfer ahead of the new season, which has ruled him out of the fixtures.
Softfootball confirmed Lookman will also miss the matches after being advised to rest following a demanding run of games at club level. Chelle revealed that the decision was made to allow the forward time to recover from fatigue and manage his workload.
The absence of two of Nigeria’s key attacking stars will be a big blow for the Super Eagles, but it could also open the door for other players to step up and impress during the friendlies.
